£85m train link between Piccadilly and Victoria stations set for go ahead [MEN]
Date: 23/03/2011
Manchester's two main train stations are set to be joined by an £85m direct train link. The MEN understands Piccadilly and Victoria could be linked by a new section of track as part of a plan to slash journey times and boost economic growth. [From Mark Bartlett]
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£85m train link between Piccadilly and Victoria stations set for go ahead
MEN
Manchester's two main train stations are set to be joined by an £85m direct train link. The MEN understands Piccadilly and Victoria could be linked by a new section of track as part of a plan to slash journey times and boost economic growth.
Manchester rail link is a 'boost'
BBC News
Funding for a new link between Manchester's main rail stations is welcomed as a boost to the region.
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